Issue ID | 1478398 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11105119 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A6 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 06/06/18 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADI |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi a6. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke could be seen coming from the engine compartment. The engine overheating warning indicator illuminated during the failure. The dealer (audi valencia, 23923 creekside rd, valencia, ca 91355, (661) 735-1778) informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v229000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant pump failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 61,871. *tt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61871 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | VALENCIA, CA |
VIN pattern | WAUGGAFC8DNXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 14/05/16 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | AUDI VALENCIA |
Dealer's telephone number | 661-735-1778 |
Dealer's city | VALENCIA |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 91255 |